Knocking and tapping
敲 + objectaction
Use 敲 for actions of knocking, tapping, or hitting a surface.
敲 (qiāo): To hit — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 4
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Use 敲 for actions of knocking, tapping, or hitting a surface.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 敲 is used in context
To strike (攴) a high object (高) with force — to knock or hit something audibly.
knock on the door
knock; tap
knock once
Deliberate / Ponder over
He blackmailed that businessman with a secret
He knocked on the door gently.
He works by gently tapping on the keyboard
Please knock on the door before entering the room